The Cartographers’ Guild is a forum created by and for map makers and aficionados, a place where every aspect of cartography can be admired, examined, learned, and discussed. Our membership consists of professional designers and artists, hobbyists, and amateurs—all are welcome to join and participate in the quest for cartographic skill and knowledge.

Although we specialize in maps of fictional realms, as commonly used in both novels and games (both tabletop and role-playing), many Guild members are also proficient in historical and contemporary maps. Likewise, we specialize in computer-assisted cartography (such as with GIMP, Adobe apps, Campaign Cartographer, Dundjinni, etc.), although many members here also have interest in maps drafted by hand.

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Freehand says hello

I'm a grafic designer from Germany working as a freelancer since a few years.
A few weeks ago I restartet writing medieval scripts with caligraphy pens.

I'm a big fan of role playing games and therefore I like to draw fantasy maps.

I like to draw them on real paper because I think it is more fitting for fantasy.
But I use a Wacom medium tablet in Freehand mx and Photoshop CS2 as well for retouching and editing my maps or to draw modern or SF-graphics.

I heard of this forum one year ago and lost it a few months, but now I want to get more active.
I hope I find some time to participate in one of the map challenges soon.
And last but not least I hope to learn some cool things from the master cartographers of this site.
All those magnificent works are very inspiring. I love it.